Category: Civil Aviation

Embraer has selected Pratt & Whitney as its engine supplier for a second generation of its E-Jet airliner family. Using the PurePower PW1700G and PW1900G geared turbofans, Embraer believes it will achieve double-digit fuel efficiencies when combined with improvements to wing design and systems. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become

Middle East Airlines (MEA) has firmed orders for 10 A320neo aircraft, including five A320neo and A321neo jets for entry into service from late 2015. The airline will make an engine selection at a later date. MEA will add the new jets to its existing all-Airbus fleet of four A330-200s, four A321s and 10 A320s. This

A Japan Airlines 787 has suffered a fire in its avionics bay and cockpit while on turnaround at Boston’s Logan Airport when a company mechanic reportedly discovered an exploded battery during a routine post-flight inspection. The engineer was the sole person on board at the time of the incident, which occurred after the aircraft arrived

2012 was a significant year for Boeing, having recorded 1,203 orders for commercial aircraft, delivered 601 aircraft and set records for 737 orders and deliveries. The 1,203 orders represent the second-largest annual total in the manufacturer’s history, while deliveries were the highest recorded since 1999, supported by increased rates of production on the 737, 777